The Jalopy Journal
Today I had the pleasure of a short visit from two friends from here... Unshined 2, and Max Gearhead. :) They were down this way to pick up some...
Well I think I am finally over the hump and moving down hill on my 1949 Ford Coupe. Have to do most all of the work from my handicap scooter, as...
There used to be a fellow that punched louvers in Wisconsin.. Looking for his name and any other info. Thanks Much,
Are the '49 Mercury hoods the same on a 2 door and a 4 door ?? Also same question on the '50s Thanks Much
Still messing around with tail lights. Pretty well narrowed it down to 3. At the moment the clear one with the blue dot is in the lead. Bear in...
I am using a ~1963 Chevy Super Sport tach in my updated '63 Chevy. I knew it would not be accurate due to upgraded ignition... but don't race it,...
Looking to rebuild the front end on my '49. Shoebox Central no longer sells their kit. Any help where I can find one ??? Tks
Been kinda' slow working in my shop lately, due my physical limitations, as well as no helper. Got back out there a bit last week, and today my...
I have read in a few different forums that I can replace the front coil springs in my 1949 Ford Coupe with Duralast springs # DLCS5765 (Aerostar)...
I put a 1951 Ford Three Speed OD transmission in my '49 Ford Coupe. The solenoid for the OD was missing, so I bought one for it. A friend put the...
When I painted my '63 Biscayne almost ~11 years ago, I did not want a shiny finish. Just my style (Also a shiny finish would have showed all my...
Well, Ol' Bob as been feeling really good the last few days, and had the best day in the shop in a long time.. almost four hours..Been a rough...
As always a huge thanks for all the help I get here ! I am building a '49 Ford Coupe, and pulled the stuck engine and sold it.. long gone.. I have...
OK folks, Well at the age of (79) and working on cars since 1958 I still am the dumbest wiring guy you can find. Currently trying to fire up a...
I know I have asked several questions on this before, but still a bit confused. Have been ill the last two weeks die that horrible coughing virus,...
Finally getting ready to fire up the flathead in my '49 Ford Coupe this week. Going tomorrow to get battery cables made. Question though. My...
Need a bit of help here please. First of all, I assume the old Green Line Gauges are 12 volt ? Second, if they are, what do I have to do to them...
Sorry for such a basic question, but always get great answers here. I am needing the outside dia. of the Red's Headers that I am using on my '49...
First, thanks again for the great info I always get here. Posted else ware, but no positive answer.. So.. On my '49 Ford Club Coupe, I have...
First of all, a big thanks to all for the great answers and advice given to me on this project. This Ol' (78) year old somewhat handicapped geezer...
OK Folks, Bob is back for more help !! Now have the flathead motor and OD transmission mounted and sorta bolted down in my'49 Club Coupe. Here is...
This year (2022) at Automotion they took votes on whether to allow newer cars next year, 2023. Anyone know the outcome of that vote ?? Not...
Going thru some old photos, I found this today. A 1949 Chevy I built a few years back, in process.. * Oldsmobile powered * Auto transmission * PS,...
Well, at (78) and somewhat handicapped, I am just thrilled today. I have been working on my '49 Ford Coupe for almost two years now.. NOT...
Looking for an Overdrive bolt that has the hole in it that the OD cable slips thru and locks, similar to an old fashion carb chock cable...
First of all, Yes I have searched and read everything I could find on this.. but still have some questions, so please bear with me. :) I am...
Still a ways off from paint, but in a temp holding cycle on getting engine put it, so doing some experimenting on colors. Looking for pictures of...
Been a long summer for me as far as working in the shop, but slowly getting there. NOT whining, but with bad legs, back and neck need to do most...
A big THANK YOU to any and all of you that may have attended our MARQUIS Hosted Wrench Life Weekend this last weekend at the Walworth County...
Less than 2 weeks to our show in Elkhorn. Are you having a car show this summer or fall. We will have a table for you to put your show fliers on....
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